Luongo leaves game with apparent leg injury

Florida Panthers netminder Roberto Luongo left Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury.

Luongo suffered the injury midway through the second period after teammate Frank Vatrano fell onto his leg.

James Reimer has taken over in net for the @FlaPanthers in the second period after Roberto Luongo left with an injury. #FlaPanthers #OneTerritory pic.twitter.com/AbpFer3diu

- FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) October 7, 2018

Backup netminder James Reimer stepped into the game in place of Luongo.

Word from one #FlaPanthers source is Roberto Luongo's knee not thought to be hurt too bad. Bob Boughner said they should know more tomorrow. Former #nhlJets goalie Michael Hutchinson headed to Florida from AHL

- George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) October 7, 2018

Saturday's contest marks the first game of the season for the Panthers.

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